The Army is committed to achieving cultural change by eliminating sexual assault and sexual harassment from the ranks.

Implemented a strategy that includes two full-time program personnel to serve as SHARP Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) and SHARP Victim Advocates (VAs) at brigade and equivalent-level units.

Published a detailed policy for expedited transfer of Soldiers who are victims of sexual assault, which starts with a presumption in favor of granting a victim's request for transfer.

Organized a SECARMY/CSA SHARP Panel, which includes experts and victims.

Initiated a SHARP Program Special Interest Item Inspection Team.

Enhanced SARC/VA selection criteria.

What efforts does the Army have planned for the future?

Improving Victim Legal Support: The Army will establish a special victim's advocacy program that makes available legal advice and representation to sexual assault victims throughout the military investigative and justice process.

Expanding Victim Rights: In accordance with a forthcoming Executive Order to amend the Manual for Courts Martial, the Army will ensure that victims of crime are given the opportunity to provide input to the post-trial action phase of courts-martial.

Standardizing Protections: The Army's fraternization policy prohibits inappropriate relations. The Army is re-emphasizing the role of commanders and senior enlisted leaders in setting the command climate and ensuring the highest level of conduct.

Enhancing Protections: The Army will implement policy allowing administrative reassignment or transfer of a member accused of committing a sexual assault or related offense, balancing the interests of victim and accused.

Ensuring Investigative Quality: The Army SHARP Program Special Interest Item Inspection will assess compliance with requirements, policy and training; evaluate institutional responses to allegations and incidents across the Army; and evaluate Army "culture".

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